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Lightweight Boxing Rankings - December 2006

Lightweight rankings for December 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: The WBC December 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBADecember 2006IBFDecember 2006WBODecember 2006RINGDecember 2006
🏆Juan Diaz
World Champion
Julio Diaz
Champion
Acelino Freitas
Champion
Joel Casamayor
Champion
1Prawet Singwangcha
Vacant
Graham EarlJuan Diaz
2Jose CottoNate CampbellMichael KatsidisJulio Diaz
3Ali Funeka
Vacant
Anthony Peterson+1Zahir Raheem
4Edner CherryRicky QuilesJorge Barrios-1Jesus Chavez
5Jorle EstradaZahir RaheemMartin Kristjansen+1David Diaz
6Zahir Raheem
Vacant
Matt Zegan+1Nate Campbell
7Urbano AntillonJose CottoZahir Raheem-2Almazbek Raiymkulov
8Anthony PetersonAli FunekaNEWPrawet SingwangchaJose Santa Cruz
9Ameth Diaz
Vacant
Osvaldo LaraGraham Earl
10Moses PaulusRolando Reyes+1Willie LimondYuri Romanov
11Almazvek RaimkulovUrbano Antillon+1Rolando Reyes
12Randy SuicoDeMarcus Corley+1Freddie Norwood
13DeMarcus CorleyEdner CherryNEWAli FunekaNEW
14Andrei KudriavtsevRay NarhNEWJose M. Cotto
15Kengo Nagashima
Vacant
Alex De JesusNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since November 2006

IBFDecember 2006 vs November 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Ali FunekaNow ranked #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Diego CorralesPreviously held #5
  • Juan Diaz MereloWas #9 last month

Biggest fallers

  • Nate CampbellFrom #1 to #2
    -1
  • Ricky QuilesSlipped a spot to #4
    -1
  • Zahir RaheemFrom #4 to #5
    -1

WBODecember 2006 vs November 2006

Biggest risers

  • Anthony PetersonClimbed a place to #3
    +1
  • Martin KristjansenUp one spot to #5
    +1
  • Matt ZeganUp one spot to #6
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Zahir RaheemNow ranked #7 (was #5)
    -2
  • Jorge BarriosSlipped a spot to #4
    -1

About the Lightweight Division

Weight Limit: 130-135 lbs (59.0-61.2 kg)

Lightweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, with a rich history dating back to the early days of professional boxing. The division features fast, skilled fighters known for their technical ability.

Division Characteristics

Lightweights are known for their speed, footwork, and technical skill. Fighters in this division typically rely on skill and speed rather than pure power, though knockouts still occur.

Notable Facts

The Lightweight division has been home to many legendary fighters, including Roberto Durán, Pernell Whitaker, and more recently, fighters like Vasyl Lomachenko and Teófimo López.

Historical Context

Lightweight has long been one of boxing's most competitive divisions, consistently producing high-level competition and memorable championship fights.

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